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Used Toyota IQ (Mk1, 2009-2015) review
Used Toyota IQ - front

Used Toyota IQ (Mk1, 2009-2015) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Toyota IQ, which was on sale in the UK between 2009 and 2015
Used car tests
7 May 2023
Volkswagen up! (2012-2023) review
Volkswagen up! - front tracking

Volkswagen up! (2012-2023) review

The VW up! has been at the top of the city car class for a decade, and it’s still going strong
In-depth reviews
12 Apr 2023
New 2023 Hyundai i10: pricing and specifications revealed
Facelifted Hyundai i10 and i10 N-Line - front static

New 2023 Hyundai i10: pricing and specifications revealed

Hyundai has given its smallest model a facelift this year
News
6 Apr 2023
New Kia Ray review
Kia Ray - front

New Kia Ray review

The Kia Ray is a Korean city car that shows UK motorists what they’re missing in terms of small, affordable urban transport
Road tests
22 Mar 2023
Used Smart ForTwo (Mk3, 2015-date) review
Used Smart ForTwo Mk3 - front

Used Smart ForTwo (Mk3, 2015-date) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Smart ForTwo covering the ForTwo Mk3 that has been on sale since 2015
Used car tests
14 Mar 2023
New Toyota Aygo X Undercover limited edition uncovered
Toyota Aygo X Undercover - front

New Toyota Aygo X Undercover limited edition uncovered

Avantgarde fashion brand Undercover has teamed up with Toyota to create a high-fashion Aygo X special edition
News
2 Mar 2023
"The small car needs to make a comeback" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - small cars

"The small car needs to make a comeback" - 2023 wish list

As the small car market continues to decline, chief reviewer Alex Ingram explains why the world needs these pint-sized motors
Opinion
7 Jan 2023
New Fiat 500e Designio by Project Kahn review
Fiat 500e Designio by Project Kahn - front cornering

New Fiat 500e Designio by Project Kahn review

Kahn has transformed the 500 into a true head-turner, but this level of exclusivity doesn't come cheap
Road tests
21 Dec 2022
New Toyota Aygo X Air Edition 2023 review
Toyota Aygo X Air Edition - front

New Toyota Aygo X Air Edition 2023 review

The Air Edition adds a useful convertible option to the Aygo X range
Road tests
16 Dec 2022
'We still need small cars and Fiat is coming to the rescue'
Fiat small cars opinion

'We still need small cars and Fiat is coming to the rescue'

Deputy editor John McIlroy believes that Fiat’s boss is offering hope for the future of the small car
Opinion
30 Nov 2022
New soft-top Toyota Aygo X Air Edition launched 
Toyota Aygo X Air Edition - Ginger Beige

New soft-top Toyota Aygo X Air Edition launched 

Roofless motoring returns to Toyota’s smallest car with new Aygo X Air Edition
News
3 Nov 2022
New Hyundai Casper 2022 review
Hyundai Casper - front

New Hyundai Casper 2022 review

The quirky Hyundai Casper isn't coming to the UK in this form, but an all-electric version could be on the cards
Road tests
28 Oct 2022
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‘We’re witnessing the start of a transport revolution - courtesy of the Citroen Ami’
Opinion - Citroen Ami

‘We’re witnessing the start of a transport revolution - courtesy of the Citroen Ami’

Mike Rutherford thinks the all-electric Citroen Ami will be a huge success in the UK
Opinion
2 Oct 2022
Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto: 2022 twin test review
Kia Picanto vs Hyundai i10 - front tracking

Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto: 2022 twin test review

These city cars are at home in town or on the motorway, but which is best?
Car group tests
8 Sep 2022
New range-topping Citroen My Ami Tonic revealed with £8,695 price tag
Citroen My Ami Tonic - front action

New range-topping Citroen My Ami Tonic revealed with £8,695 price tag

A new top-spec Citroen Ami has been unveiled with an even funkier exterior
News
2 Sep 2022
Mk1 Honda Civic vs Honda e: city cars go head-to-head
Chris Rosamond with the Mk1 Civic and Honda e

Mk1 Honda Civic vs Honda e: city cars go head-to-head

To celebrate the Honda Civic’s 50th birthday, we took a Mk1 car and its spiritual successor, the Honda e, on a trip to Milton Keynes
Features
12 Aug 2022
Hyundai plots electric city car for under £20k
Hyundai Casper - front

Hyundai plots electric city car for under £20k

Hyundai is looking to expand its EV line-up with an affordable compact model to rival electric city cars from the Volkswagen Group
News
22 Jul 2022
City Car of the Year 2022: Fiat 500
Fiat 500 - New Car Awards 2022

City Car of the Year 2022: Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is the 2022 Auto Express City Car of the Year, with the Hyundai i10 and Toyota Aygo X commended
Awards
6 Jul 2022
DS to stick with small DS 3 size cars
DS 3 Crossback - front

DS to stick with small DS 3 size cars

Other premium brands are shifting to larger vehicles but DS won’t be deserting small car customers according to brand director, Beatrice Foucher
News
28 Jun 2022
New Toyota Aygo X 2022 review
Toyota Aygo X - front

New Toyota Aygo X 2022 review

An SUV-inspired makeover sets the latest Aygo apart from its city car rivals, but has it got the X-factor?
Road tests
27 Jun 2022
New Citroen Ami on sale in the UK now from £7,695
Citroen Ami UK - front static

New Citroen Ami on sale in the UK now from £7,695

The compact quadricycle is pricier than first thought, but the Citroen Ami will still be the UK’s cheapest ‘car’
News
14 Jun 2022
Toyota Aygo X vs Hyundai i10 vs Fiat 500: 2022 group test review
Toyota Aygo X vs Hyundai i10 vs Fiat 500 group test - three cars in front of London city skyline

Toyota Aygo X vs Hyundai i10 vs Fiat 500: 2022 group test review

The Toyota Aygo X goes to town with SUV style, but are its Hyundai and Fiat rivals better?
Car group tests
12 Jun 2022
Fiat Panda and Tipo Garmin special editions arrive
Fiat Panda and Tipo Garmin special editions

Fiat Panda and Tipo Garmin special editions arrive

New look for Panda and Tipo thanks to Fiat and Garmin collaboration
News
16 May 2022
New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend
Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally - action

New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend

Huge adjustable rear wing, plus redeveloped exhaust system and tweaked suspension feature on rally-inspired limited edition Abarth
News
5 May 2022
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Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review
James Brodie with giant key

Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review

Final report: Fiat’s baby EV is hot in the city and good elsewhere if the weather’s not cold
Long-term tests
25 Apr 2022
New electric Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli special edition revealed
New electric Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli special edition

New electric Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli special edition revealed

Fiat has collaborated with revered Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli to create a new version of its electric 500 city car, equipped with a bespoke JBL ster…
News
13 Apr 2022
“Despite being overtaken by Indonesia, the UK remains in the top 15 of global car producers”
Opinion - car production

“Despite being overtaken by Indonesia, the UK remains in the top 15 of global car producers”

UK car production did dip in 2021, but Mike Rutherford is grateful that it still outperformed many countries around the world
Opinion
27 Mar 2022
Used Skoda Citigo (Mk1, 2012-2019) review
Skoda Citigo - front

Used Skoda Citigo (Mk1, 2012-2019) review

The Skoda Citigo is an impressive all-rounder and a front-runner in the city car class
Used car tests
24 Jan 2022
Used Hyundai i10 (Mk2, 2014-2019) review
Hyundai i10 used guide - front tracking

Used Hyundai i10 (Mk2, 2014-2019) review

A brilliant combination of space, refinement and low running costs make the i10 and brilliantly capable and desirable small car choice
Used car tests
4 Jan 2022
New Kia Picanto Shadow edition on sale from £13,845
Kia picanto shadow edition

New Kia Picanto Shadow edition on sale from £13,845

The Shadow edition adds more equipment and exclusive design touches to Kia’s Picanto city car
News
15 Dec 2021
'It’s heartening to see Toyota try something different with the Aygo X'
Opinion Toyota Aygo X

'It’s heartening to see Toyota try something different with the Aygo X'

John McIlroy thinks we should celebrate cars like the Toyota Aygo X, while firms can still afford to make them
Opinion
10 Nov 2021
Kia celebrates 30th anniversary in Britain
Kia 30th anniversary

Kia celebrates 30th anniversary in Britain

Kia has changed a lot in the past 30 years, going from budget car brand to becoming a rival to some established premium brands - how have they done it…
Features
25 Oct 2021
New special-edition Fiat (500)RED priced from £16,435
Fiat (500)RED - front

New special-edition Fiat (500)RED priced from £16,435

New special-edition Fiat 500 trim has been created in collaboration with international AIDS charity, with prices starting from £16,435
News
14 Oct 2021
Convertible Fiat 500X Dolcevita confirmed for UK market
Fiat 500X Dolcevita - rear

Convertible Fiat 500X Dolcevita confirmed for UK market

The open-top version of the Fiat 500X crossover has a roof that can open in 15 seconds flat
News
17 Sep 2021
'The death of cheap cars will be a travesty for personal mobility'
Opinion cheap cars

'The death of cheap cars will be a travesty for personal mobility'

Our appetite for small, cheap cars is as strong as ever - although Mike Rutherford warns they may no longer be profitable
Opinion
12 Sep 2021
New Fiat 500 Action 2021 review
Fiat 500 Action - front

New Fiat 500 Action 2021 review

The new all-electric Fiat 500 Action is only available with a smaller 24kWh battery, but is significantly cheaper than the 42kWh model
Road tests
24 Aug 2021
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